How long is the flight from India to South Africa?

The flight from India to South Africa depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Mumbai (a popular airport in India) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa), then the flight time is 12h 45m on average. If you fly from New Delhi (another popular airport in India) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the average flight time is 14h 25m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from India to South Africa?

Uganda Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from India to South Africa

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Kenya Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from India according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 62% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from India to South Africa?

Prices for flights from India to South Africa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from India to South Africa?

There are 8 operators available for flights from India to South Africa as of May 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from India to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from India to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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06:45 - 15:50

BOM

JNB

12h 35m

1 stop

01:15 - 01:40

JNB

BOM

20h 55m

1 stop

₹ 49,300Kenya Airways

Sat, 26 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

13:50 - 08:20

BOM

JNB

22h 00m

1 stop

09:50 - 07:10

JNB

BOM

17h 50m

1 stop

₹ 49,394Etihad Airways

Tue, 6 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

05:10 - 08:20

BOM

JNB

30h 40m

1 stop

09:50 - 07:10

JNB

BOM

17h 50m

1 stop

₹ 49,583Etihad Airways

Tue, 6 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

06:45 - 06:00

BOM

CPT

26h 45m

1 stop

07:20 - 01:40

CPT

BOM

14h 50m

1 stop

₹ 52,416Kenya Airways

Mon, 5 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

15:55 - 04:00

DEL

JNB

15h 35m

1 stop

12:40 - 14:35

JNB

DEL

22h 25m

1 stop

₹ 65,261Qatar Airways

Mon, 8 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun

10:25 - 04:00

DEL

JNB

21h 05m

1 stop

12:40 - 08:55

JNB

DEL

16h 45m

1 stop

₹ 65,544Qatar Airways

Wed, 22 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul

09:35 - 03:55

DEL

JNB

21h 50m

1 stop

22:50 - 01:20

JNB

DEL

23h 00m

1 stop

₹ 68,188Ethiopian Air

Mon, 22 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun

22:25 - 16:35

BOM

DUR

21h 40m

1 stop

18:40 - 20:45

DUR

BOM

22h 35m

1 stop

₹ 82,638Emirates

Thu, 24 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

16:10 - 03:55

BLR

JNB

15h 15m

1 stop

14:30 - 08:10

JNB

BLR

14h 10m

1 stop

₹ 84,433Ethiopian Air

Wed, 15 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul

04:40 - 08:55

AMD

JNB

31h 45m

3 stops

08:20 - 03:05

JNB

AMD

39h 15m

3 stops

₹ 192,476Emirates

Fri, 19 Jun - Fri, 26 Jun

Emirates flights from India to South Africa

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Emirates

2 Jun

BOM19:30Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

18h 15m

1 stop

JNB10:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

9 Jun

JNB22:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m

1 stop

BOM02:25Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 70,455

Emirates

22 May

BOM19:30Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

24h 15m

1 stop

JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

25 May

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 15m

1 stop

BOM14:15Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 70,833

Emirates

19 May

BOM19:30Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

28h 35m

1 stop

JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

27 May

JNB22:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 35m

1 stop

BOM02:25Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 70,927

Ethiopian Air flights from India to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

2 Jul

BOM11:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

29h 25m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

6 Jul

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

31h 25m

1 stop

BOM02:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 63,655

Ethiopian Air

5 Nov

BOM10:50Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

29h 40m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

11 Nov

CPT15:25Cape Town Intl

31h 40m

1 stop

BOM02:35Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 64,033

Ethiopian Air

20 Aug

BOM11:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

29h 25m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

8 Sept

CPT15:10Cape Town Intl

31h 25m

1 stop

BOM02:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

₹ 64,127

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MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 26/9

06:45-15:50

1 stop12h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

01:15-01:40

1 stop20h 55m

₹ 49,300

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 6/10

13:50-08:20

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

09:50-07:10

1 stop17h 50m

₹ 49,394

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 6/10

05:10-08:20

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

09:50-07:10

1 stop17h 50m

₹ 49,583

MumbaiCape Town

BOM - CPT

BOMCPT

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 5/10

06:45-06:00

1 stop26h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/10

07:20-01:40

1 stop14h 50m

₹ 52,416

New DelhiJohannesburg

DEL - JNB

DELJNB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 8/6

15:55-04:00

1 stop15h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

12:40-14:35

1 stop22h 25m

₹ 65,261

New DelhiJohannesburg

DEL - JNB

DELJNB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 22/7

10:25-04:00

1 stop21h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/7

12:40-08:55

1 stop16h 45m

₹ 65,544

New DelhiJohannesburg

DEL - JNB

DELJNB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 22/6

09:35-03:55

1 stop21h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/6

22:50-01:20

1 stop23h 00m

₹ 68,188

MumbaiDurban

BOM - DUR

BOMDUR

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 24/9

22:25-16:35

1 stop21h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 28/9

18:40-20:45

1 stop22h 35m

₹ 82,638

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BengaluruJohannesburg

BLR - JNB

BLRJNB

Bengaluru Intl

Wed 15/7

16:10-03:55

1 stop15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

14:30-08:10

1 stop14h 10m

₹ 84,433

AhmedabadJohannesburg

AMD - JNB

AMDJNB

Ahmedabad

Fri 19/6

04:40-08:55

3 stops31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/6

08:20-03:05

3 stops39h 15m

₹ 192,476

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to South Africa from India, with most prices found around ₹ 54,494. If you are unable to visit South Africa during the month of April, then departing from India during the month June is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around ₹ 54,872.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from India when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around ₹ 75,106 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from India for as low as ₹ 60,633 on momondo.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from India to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from India to South Africa?
Prices for flights from India to South Africa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from India to South Africa?
There are 8 operators available for flights from India to South Africa as of May 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from India to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from India to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 28,994	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 35,593	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 305 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Uganda Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 38,588	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0	Search Uganda Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom ₹ 39,346	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,434 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom ₹ 40,880	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 999 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air Tanzania	PriceFrom ₹ 45,823	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 23 reviews	Search Air Tanzania flights
Emirates	PriceFrom ₹ 65,784	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,570 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom ₹ 68,402	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,510 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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